covered October 14, 2008, Only in Las Vegas can we show you the difference between a swatch and a strip! covered – a fabric and color seminar – will illustrate how global influences and climate change continue to inform how we create environments and select home furnishings. Hear from the experts what new (and surprising) colors are here to stay. Embrace the future of colors and fabrics as industry leaders such as Robert Allen|Beacon Hill, Masterlooms, Charles Ray, Omnia and many more lead you through a maze of the things that are and the things that could be. RSVP to covered@lvdesigncenter.com 11 a.m.-12 noon | Las Vegas Design Center Seminar Room, Bldg. C, C-316 In “Beyond the Basics – Creating Cutting-edge Treatments using Classic Contemporary,” Jackie Von Tobel, author of The Design Directory of Window Treatments, will discuss current trends in window treatment design and construction and demonstrate the basic elements of soft treatments in new ways to design unique, cutting edge window fashions. 12 noon – 2 p.m. | “Designer Appreciation” hosted lunch in Building A 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Las Vegas Design Center Seminar Room, Bldg. C, C-316 “Tricks of the Trade: How to Select Upholstery Fabric so Projects are Problem-free,” led by Steve Avitable, will uncover insights on choosing the most suitable fabric constructions and designs for a variety of furniture styles and frames. The Vice President, Furniture Merchandising for The Robert Allen Group discuss furniture lines such as Bolier & Co., Christopher Guy, E.J.Victor, Ferguson Copeland, Guy Chaddock & Co., Kindel Furniture Co., Payne Street, Swaim and Robert Allen Furniture. 4 p.m. | Reception in the Robert Allen│Beacon Hill Showroom, Bldg. C, Showroom C-101 Las Vegas Design Center showrooms Masterloom, Abbyson, Omnia, Dillon Wells and Prestige Arts will have special hospitality and showcased product during covered. Day-long highlights will include: Leather for the Sustainable Conscious Consumer Kathy Ireland Home by Omnia Furniture, Building A, Showroom A-256 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Color Selections for 2009 Abbyson Living, Building C, Showroom C-196 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. New Colors and Trends in Fabrics Masterloom Showroom, Building C, Showroom C-124 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be Inspired by the Wide Variety of Home Décor at Dillon Wells Dillon Wells Showroom, Building A, Showrooms A-236, A-239 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prestige Arts Building A, Showroom A-130 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Masterlooms Home with Massoud Furniture Building C, Showroom C-124 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To R.S.V.P. or for more information please e-mail covered@LVDesignCenter.com or call (702) 599-3093. November First Friday with Eleanor McKay November 7, 2008, 10:00 am “Lighting Today: Lighting in the Post-Incandescent World” Join Eleanor McKay, CEO of Niermann Weeks, for a presentation focusing on the lighting industry today. With information gathered from Niermann Weeks and other industry leaders, McKay will discuss how manufacturers can stay relevant, inspired and focused in the ever-changing interior design industry. Other discussion topics will include the phasing out of the incandescent light bulb and clients needs and protecting their design in an industry that is constantly evolving. RSVP for this event by calling 702-599-3093 or email info@lvdesigncenter.com Passport to Glamour November 13-14, 2008, Celebrate both restraint and excess as more than 30 new showrooms at the Las Vegas Design Center dazzle you with new product and ideas. Experience Modern Glamour, Eccentric Glamour and Maximized Glamour with trend-defining showrooms and ultra chic seminars by design authorities. You won’t want to miss “Bling! A History of the Showgirl and the Evolution of her Iconic Costumes, which is custom designed to delight design professionals. Champagne (and inspiration) will flow freely for this two day immersion in all that glitters, only at the Las Vegas Design Center. Email info@lvdesigncenter.com to secure your Passport to Glamour and enter to win some very special sparkle. First Friday with Carleton Varney December 5, 2008, 10:00 am Carleton Varney, one of America’s best known interior designers, is associated with the restoration and decoration of countless hotels and resorts all over the world, among them: Dromoland and Ashford Castles in Ireland; The Waldorf Towers and Plaza Hotel in New York. His versatility in design can be seen in the wide range of products that bear his mark, ranging from furniture, lamps, dinner-ware, crystal, and linen designs. His own line of fabric designs, launched under the name Carleton Varney by the yard, grace the private residences of his impressive roster of clients which include superstars from the worlds of entertainment, fashion and business. RSVP to events@LVDesignCenter.com Sustainable Footprints December 10-11, 2008, Explore the historic roots of environmentally friendly floor coverings through a series of informational lectures hosted by some of the biggest names in high end carpets and rugs. See Tufenkian, Nourisan, Abbyson, Feizy, Capel, Jerry Aziz and Safavieh put their best foot forward with antique, heirloom, contemporary and tradition floor coverings in wool, silk, cotton and natural dyes. RSVP to info@lvdesigncenter.com to win a very special Magic Carpet Ride for two. High Design Architectural Series January 14-15, 2009, Discover the inspirational concepts behind the jewel boxes and cool pools of contemporary Las Vegas resort architecture. This event delivers some of the biggest names in architecture and design in an intimate environment found only at the Las Vegas Design Center. RSVP to events@lvdc.com for inclusion in an exclusive event series. Winter Las Vegas Market February 9-13, 2009,